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Name: Piano
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: James Barron

James Barron, a New York Times journalist and amateur pianist, traces the journey of a single Steinway piano, K0862, from raw lumber to finished concert grand. Over eleven months he observes the company’s blend of time‑honored craftsmanship and modern efficiency, meeting second‑ and third‑generation employees and recent immigrants who transform wood and steel into an instrument of extraordinary tone. Barron delves into the art and science of piano construction, examining how design, materials, and hand‑work shape timbre and character, and ultimately asks whether K0862 lives up to the Steinway legend.

First publish date: July 25, 2006

Genre: Arts & Culture/Fine Art

Authors: James Barron

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